Menasha Corporation

Manager, Operations

Menasha Corporation • $88K — $105K *
Neenah, WI 54956In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
  • Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Strong understanding of safety and quality systems within manufacturing.
  • Preferred experience in complex, multi-shift environments.
  • Lean / Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma certifications valued.
  • Experience managing P&L or site financial accountability.

Responsibilities

  • Champion a zero-injury safety culture across the site.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
  • Own performance metrics across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
  • Translate divisional strategies into actionable site priorities and plans.
  • Drive operational discipline through KPIs and management systems.
  • Coach site leadership for consistent results and engagement.
  • Promote continuous improvement with structured methodologies.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a safety-first culture.
  • Engagement in strategic decision-making and performance management.
  • Development and coaching opportunities for talent growth.
  • Collaboration across functions to enhance communication.
  • Support for capital planning and ROI execution.
Full Job Description
About The Opportunity
The Operations Manager is responsible for end-to-end performance of the manufacturing facility, including safety, quality, service, cost, and people outcomes. This role leads the site with a strong safety-first mindset, translates business strategy into disciplined execution, and builds a high-performance culture aligned with MPC values.Safety & Compliance
  • Champion a zero-injury, safety-first culture across the site.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and MPC standards.
  • Lead incident investigations and corrective action efforts.
Operational Excellence
  • Own site performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity metrics.
  • Translate divisional strategies into clear site priorities and execution plans.
  • Drive operational discipline through KPIs and daily management systems.
Leadership & Talent Development
  • Develop and coach site leadership to deliver consistent results.
  • Build engagement, accountability, and trust across the organization.
  • Establish succession plans for key roles.
Business & Financial Management
  • Manage site financial performance including productivity and cost control.
  • Support capital planning, execution, and ROI.
Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving
  • Promote a continuous improvement mindset using structured methods.
  • Ensure improvements are standardized and sustained.
Quality & Customer Focus
  • Ensure products meet or exceed customer and quality standards
  • Respond effectively to quality issues and corrective actions.
Collaboration & Communication
  • Partner effectively across functions.
  • Communicate clearly with employees and leadership.


Qualifications & Experience
Required
  • High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of significant progressive leadership experience in manufacturing or industrial operations.
  • Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and improving site performance.
  • Strong working knowledge of safety, quality systems, and manufacturing operations.
Preferred
  • Experience leading complex, multi-shift manufacturing environments.
  • Lean / Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma experience.
  • Experience managing P&L or full site financial accountab

About Menasha Corporation

Menasha Corporation is a leading manufacturer of packaging and promotional products. The company was founded in 1849 and is headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin. Menasha Corporation's products include corrugated packaging, folding cartons, plastic packaging, and point-of-purchase displays. The company serves a wide range of industries, including food and beverage, healthcare, and consumer goods. Menasha Corporation has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The company has been recognized for its outstanding work by several industry organizations, including the Sustainable Packaging Coalition and the Institute of Packaging Professionals.
Learn more about Menasha Corporation
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1849
* Ladders Estimates

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